Flames Sign Brett Carson to Two-Year Extension

The Calgary Flames announced on Thursday that they have signed defenseman Brett Carson to a two-year contract extension worth $1.15 million. The deal will pay him $550,000 in 2011-12 and $600,000 in 2012-13. He would have been a Group Six unrestricted free agent on July 1. Carson was claimed off waivers from the Carolina Hurricanes by the Flames on February 28. In 19 games last season with the Hurricanes and Flames, he had no points, but did post a plus-nine rating. He also appeared in 38 games with Charlotte of the AHL, scoring four goals and 16 assists for 20 points. Not a bad depth signing for the Flames, as Carson has good size and can chip in offensively. Look for him to be a depth defenseman on the third defensive pairing next season.